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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 25-26/34-36 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.8L I4 140HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.1
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.6
Overall: 4.0
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2009 Honda Civic
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2009 Honda Civic
1. Dashboard & Instrument Panel
2. Digital Speedometer
3. Exterior design & style
4. Storage Cubbies & Cup holders
5. Gas mileage
Top 5 Cons of 2009 Honda Civic
1. Lumbar support
2. More comfortable seats
3. Wimpy horn sound
4. Noisy tires
5. Remote trunk open
2009 Honda Civic Reviews by Consumers
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By Bruce_B
Submitted Dec 12, 2009, 04:08pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
This car drives like a dream come true. I have tried other makes and the Civic is head & shoulders above the rest.
The engine (1.8 l) performs better than higher displacement engine and still comes in with very impressive economy numbers.
The interior dash is top notch; Honda really out-did themselves with the dual design. To really know what I'm talking about you should check one out for your self.
The visibility is excellent and the cab forward design allows you to see ahead without the hood.
Braking is also superior, I almost hit a deer last year, the amazing braking stopped me from 80 kph to 0 in short order. I missed a stationary deer by less than 1 meter (3 feet).
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Honda Civic?
Some quality control issues with the 2007-2008 models; engine oil leaks, manual transmission failure.
The steering takes some getting-used-to and pull to one side with very uneven roads, but after all the sport does have 16" rims which add to the excellent road feel.
I would include A/C, which is an important option in the southern states.
The manual can shift odd and also does taking a little getting-used-to.
But these are small issues compared to Honda's outstanding history.
2009 Honda Civic Review:
I would recommend the Honda Civic to anyone. Assuming you don't have any of the cons listed above. The drive/handling is superior, the engine is a superior balance between power and economy. I can't say enough about the styling of this car.
Love it...
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 24, 2010, 07:14pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
Gas mileage.
Sporty look.
Fun and Easy to drive.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Honda Civic?
We have had the car 8 months.
1-Can not judge distance to curbs or bumpers when parking. Scrubs top of curbs.
2-Struts had to be changed at 10,000 miles.
3-When slowing down to a yield sign, if you do not give the transmission time to go into a lower gear you have a jerk when you give it gas. Honda dealership did not have clue why this happens and indicated they did not have the ability to contact a Honda engineer to ask the question.
4-Too much road noise.
5-Recirculation mode on A/C needs to move more air.
We love Hondas and have had two besides this one but because of the strut problem my wife is paranoid and is concerned other problems will arise. I hope not but if anything else happens I'm sure we will go to maybe an Accord which then does away with our gas mileage which is the major reason we bought the car.
By rob_S
Submitted Nov 23, 2009, 03:43pm
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
5 year old design still looks great.
Very comfortable ride and seating.
35+ gas mileage.
Car comes into its own above 70MPH.
Great dial and gauges layout.
Ipod connection works.
Plenty of cubbies for stuff.
Pump up seats nice.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Honda Civic?
Keyed trunk release not standard.
4 wheel disc brakes not standard.
USB connection not standard.
Fabric could be better.
Fold down back seat controlled from inside of trunk only.
Steering a little twitchy.
No illumination of key area on steering column.
2009 Honda Civic Review:
Great car, great mileage, great looks. Things like remote trunk release should be standard.
By GUEST
Submitted Nov 2, 2009, 10:19pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
Interior design, silent ride.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Honda Civic?
Brakes, cornering.
2009 Honda Civic Review:
Just the brakes feel like you have to push too hard to slow down.
By GUEST
Submitted Oct 1, 2009, 04:30pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
Smooth acceleration.
Fun to drive.
Nice dash board display.
Easy to reach functions.
Nice exterior.
Roomy interior.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Honda Civic?
Slight rollback on hills.
Front seats more comfortable.
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 30, 2009, 02:39am
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Honda Civic?
Its shape is quite perfect to drive fast.
2009 Honda Civic Review:
Speedy and comfortable.
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